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Digital Detox Series: Doodle Stitching

A crash course in free form embroidery

2026-10-19 18:00:00 2026-10-19 19:30:00 America/Chicago Digital Detox Series: Doodle Stitching Main Library - WREX Classroom

Monday, October 19
6:00pm - 7:30pm

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Main Library

WREX Classroom

Come learn the basics of a mindful, free-form version of hand embroidery! We’ll have a brief explanation, and then have a hands-on workshop period. Supplies limited, registration required

Come learn the basics of a mindful, free-form version of hand embroidery! A librarian will give a brief talk on what doodle stitching and hand embroidery is and how to do it, and then we will have a hands-on workshop period. Supplies limited, registration required.

TAGS: | Maker | Arts |

Main Library
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Phone: (815) 965-7606
Fax: (815) 963-7843
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Donna Hopson
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Mon, Oct 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 16 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 18 Closed
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The 66,000 sq.ft. Main Library opened in spring of 2024 and serves as the Rockford Public Library's main downtown facility. The newly constructed space boasts a 1st floor Children's Area complete with a dedicated computer lab, three program rooms, play structure with slide, and baby garden, a Maker Lab with access to 3D printers and scanners and small board computers, podcasting room, green screen video room, a large Young Adult Zone with gaming center, adult computer lab, local history room, and several meeting and study rooms accommodating groups of 2-8 people. Additional features include a large interactive screen, two roof-top terraces, one of which is available for rent as part of our large event space on the third floor, underground parking, and drive-thru book drop holds pickup!

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Digital Detox Series: Doodle Stitching
Mon, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
WREX Classroom
Come learn the basics of a mindful, free-form version of hand embroidery! We’ll have a brief explanation, and then have a hands-on workshop period. Supplies limited, registration required
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